US Conference of Mayors

The mayor wrote to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saying New Bedford wants to "opt in" to welcoming refugees. Such affirmative consent letters were required by a Sept. 26 executive order signed by President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors is meeting this week in Washington, and New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is looking forward to sharing with other Mayors the successes of his city. Mitchell says Mayors across the country are making major decisions about a host of issues, including education, and economic development...